Oceanside Care Center Inc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Oceanside Care Center Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Nov 14, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 11/7/2024 and completed on 11/14/2024, the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was evident during the Kitchen observation conducted on 11/13/2024. Specifically, the facility did not monitor the temperature of cold food items (sandwiches, tartar sauce), at the time of meal service. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Jan 5, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility did not ensure that a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene. This was identified for one (1) (Resident #5) of one (1) resident reviewed for Activities of Daily Living. Specifically, Resident #5 was observed multiple times with long, dirty fingernails. There was no documented evidence that the resident refused to have their nails cut and/or cleaned by staff.The finding is: The facility policy titled Activities of Daily Living last revised 03/03/2025, documented residents will be provided with care, treatment, and services appropriate to maintain or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF686Jan 5, 2026

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility did not ensure that each resident with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services consistent with professional standards of practice to promote healing, prevent infection, and prevent new ulcers from developing. This was identified for one (1) (Resident #105) of three (3) residents reviewed for Pressure Ulcers. Specifically, Resident #105 had multiple pressure ulcers to the right heel, right lateral (side) leg, and left buttock and utilized an air mattress as an intervention as per the plan of care. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF690Jan 5, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews the facility did not ensure each resident admitted with an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter is assessed for removal of the catheter as soon as possible unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization is necessary. This was identified for one (1) (Resident #1) of one (1) resident reviewed for urinary catheter. Specifically, Resident #1 had a Foley catheter; however, there was no clear indication in the medical record regarding when the catheter was first inserted, there was no physician's order for the use of the catheter, and no documented evidence that a trial of void was attempted.The finding is:The facility policy titled Catheterization, last revised 03/20/2025, documented that catheterizations are used… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Jan 5, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews the facility did not ensure that medications and biologicals were stored in accordance with accepted professional standards of practice. This was identified for one of one medication storage room. Specifically, upon observation of the medication storage room on 12/30/2025, the medications were stored in a disorganized manner with boxes containing discontinued medications and medications that belonged to residents who expired or were no longer in the facility.The finding is:The facility's policy titled Medication Storage, last revised 03/12/2025, documented medications must be stored in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and secured in a locked storage areas in compliance with state and federal requirements and accepted… […]